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19-year-old driver dies in crash after fleeing from troopers in Belchertown, police say
Crime The vehicle’s engine block was found on the second floor of a home after the violent crash, according to state police. A 19-year-old man who allegedly fled in his car from state police attempting to pull him over in Belchertown died after crashing his vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Massachusetts State Police press […]
Truck driver sought after overturned kayak prompts water search
Local News Investigators now believe the kayak’s owner drove away after leaving the vessel floating in the Whitins Reservoir. This kayak was found overturned in a Douglas reservoir Thursday. Police are searching for its owner. Investigators in Douglas are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a pickup truck seen transporting a […]
Man dressed as Chucky allegedly spits on MBTA bus driver after Salem Halloween detour
Crime Police are now looking to identify him. MBTA Transit Police A man dressed up in a Chucky costume spit on an MBTA bus driver on Halloween after a detour due to the festivities in Salem, MBTA Transit Police said Monday. After the bus driver had to change their route last Tuesday evening, the man […]
Boston bus driver charged in 2022 fatal crash in Waltham
Local News Jean Fenelon, 58, is accused of motor vehicle homicide and speeding, according to officials. A Boston man has been charged with motor vehicle homicide and speeding in connection with a November 2022 fatal bus crash in Waltham, according to officials. Jean Fenelon, 58, was arraigned Friday in Waltham District Court and released […]
Woman hit, dragged by alleged drunk driver during Halloween celebration in Salem
Crime Police said concerned citizens freed the woman — who sustained serious injuries — from underneath the car. Revelers take to the streets on Halloween in Salem in 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File As the countdown to Halloween continues, Salem police are urging members of the public to drink responsibly after they say an […]
Driver in Southborough gets car stuck in trash compactor
Local News Fire officials said “serious injuries were avoided,” though the driver did go to the hospital. An SUV was stuck in a trash compactor in Southborough on Thursday. Fire officials were able to get the driver out. Courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department A woman was rescued Thursday after she got her SUV stuck […]
Report: Young driver fatality rates have fallen sharply in the US, helped by education, technology
National News “Young drivers are the riskiest age group on the road, and the reasons are straightforward — immaturity and inexperience,” said Pam Shadel Fischer, author of the GHSA report. Heavy traffic heads south on Interstate 93 over the Zakim Bridge, Sept. 1, 2023, in Boston. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File By Associated Press October 18, […]
East Bridgewater police ask for help IDing driver involved in hit-and-run with 11-year-old girl
Crime The girl was riding her bike when she came out from a path into a parking lot and was hit by an SUV, police said. East Bridgewater police are asking the public for help identifying an SUV driver who they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an 11-year-old girl over the weekend. […]
Bus driver, monitor, arrested for alleged abuse of student with autism in Methuen
Local News A parent reportedly alerted school officials after noticing changes in his son’s behavior. A school bus driver and a bus monitor have reportedly both been arrested after allegedly abusing a student with autism in Methuen. Anthony Amero, speaking with WHDH, said that his nonverbal son was abused both on the way to and […]
Student driver crashes into Brockton home
Local News The driver and the vehicle’s passenger were not injured in the crash. A student driver crashed into a Brockton home on Monday evening, city police said. Police said the driver and their passenger were not injured. Student driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into Brockton home, police say https://t.co/RHU2vmsb2I — Boston 25 News […]